Ypsilanti, MI
Geraldine L. Hammond, age 78 of Ypsilanti, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024 at her home after a long courageous battle of ovarian cancer.
Geri was born on June 28, 1946 in Escanaba, the daughter of Irving “Tubby” and Margaret (Elquist) Anderson. She attended and graduated from Gladstone Area Schools class of 1964.
Geri was united in marriage to Michael Hammond on January 22, 1966 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Mike was attending graduate school at the University of
Hawaii at that time. In the early 1970’s the couple adopted two children, Troy and Kim and later had a child, Darrin.
In 1974, they moved to lower Michigan where they lived for 10 years. They also spent a few years in North Carolina and in Indianapolis before relocating back to Michigan.
Geri was a very loving wife and mother. She was also a dedicated homemaker.
In addition to her loving Husband, Michael, Geri is survived by:
2 Sons: Troy Hammond and Darrin (Renee) Hammond
Daughter: Kimberly (Dan) Pauluk
3 Brothers: Leonard (Maggie) Anderson, Timothy Anderson and William (Lisa) Anderson
2 Sisters: Bonnie (Lee) Anderson and Jean (Steve) Helman
5 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren
Geri is preceded in death by her Parents and Sister, Connie Gibbons.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, September 26, 2024 from 2:00 until 4:00 PM at the First Lutheran Church in Gladstone. Funeral services will follow at 4:00 PM at First Lutheran Church with Pastor Elisabeth Daniels officiating. A luncheon will take place in the church hall. Geri will be laid to rest in the Fernwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to First Lutheran Church in Gladstone.
Maggie and Lenny - Rapid River, MI
Mike and family, Geri was so much fun. I remember the summers you all came up when we lived in Kipling, we had so much fun, picnics, playing cards and and sharing family fun! And so many other events thru the years. She loved her family and we loved her. Her suffering is over, RIP Geri, until we meet again
Gerry Niedermaier - Wauwatosa, WI
I am so sorry to hear of Geri’s passing. We always had laughs at our HS reunions with Mike playing our piano and all of us wailing away.
My thoughts are with you guys.